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Mike Lee: “I believe this is something that we ought to pass.”

Featuring: Mike Lee, Republican | U.S. Senate from Utah

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Published October 3, 2026

So my encouragement is going to continue to be as it has been so far with my colleagues in the Senate, our counterparts in the House. I believe this is something that we ought to pass. If there's something more you want to get in later, there's nothing to stop us from adding other things later on either side of the aisle. (02:10–02:13)

STATEMENT

Asserts that the bill should be passed by Congress.

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“There is nothing sufficiently objectionable in this bill that I think either party would want to change regardless of the outcome of the election.”
Asserts that the bill is non-controversial and unlikely to be changed by either party after the election.01:54-02:02
“I'm very confident that when our colleagues and our House counterparts see it, they will conclude, as Senator Capito and I have, and as Senator Heinrich and Senator White House have and as President Trump and his team have, that this is good for everyone.”
Asserts that the bill is beneficial for all parties involved, including bipartisan support and endorsement by President Trump.02:25-02:40